Today, Sam begins her segment on the Eightfold Path, a group of Buddhist teachings designed to help us with whatever life throws our way. This first episode is all about using our words more mindfully.
Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s de ... Show More
Jun 10
Training the Mind Toward Possibility
When things don't go according to plan, where does your mind go first? Andy explores the difference between pessimism and optimism, and why the real opportunity may be cultivating a mind that's curious rather than certain. Through a simple day spent running errands, he reflects o ... Show More
5m 40s
Jun 5
The Courage To Create Without Approval
Whether it’s cooking, music, art, or simply how we move through the world, Andy reflects on how difficult it can be to create without attaching our self-worth to other people’s reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4m 29s
Apr 2023
Sam Harris ON: How To Break Your Social Media Habits & Ways to Master Your Anxious Thoughts
Today, I sit down with Sam Harris to talk about dealing with extreme emotions and pursuing your purpose. We discuss our freedom to pursue beliefs we want to support, how to approach meditation with maturity and incorporate it into our daily life, the crippling effects of spending ... Show More
1h 29m
Dec 2023
Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Frequent guest Sam Harris discusses life after quitting Twitter and the metaphysics of meditation along with special co-ho ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2022
Dr Mark Epstein: Buddhist Wisdom Meets Western Psychiatry
<p>Do you wish to lead a life where both your voice and vision for the future can be realised? Joining Sarah Grynberg is American psychiatrist, spiritual teacher and author, Dr. Mark Epstein. In this inspirational conversation, Sarah and Mark discuss his journey for personal mean ... Show More
54m 53s
Mar 2023
Amanda Gilbert | Can Meditation Help You Live Longer? What The Research Shows on Meditation & Cellular Aging, Telomere Health KKP: 551
Today, I am blessed to have here with me Amanda Gilbert. One of Amanda's high school teachers led her in meditation. This particular homeschool in the middle of West Virginia focused on search and rescue and outdoor survival skills, but it was also a special high school that incl ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2021
Sam Harris: Finding happiness amid the ordinary collisions of life
<p>As a young man, facing two great losses one after another, philosopher and neuroscientist Sam Harris falls into a deep sadness. He ruminates, feeling stuck, lonely, and lost. But in a chance experiment, Sam learns to explore the landscape of the mind. And he stumbles upon a br ... Show More
21m 17s